Rosh Hashanah 2026: After October 7, Jewish unity and connection must endure | The Jerusalem Post
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Every Rosh Hashanah, Jews stand before the uncertainty of another year, asking: “Who shall live and who shall die?” For the past two Rosh Hashanahs, those ancient words of the “Unetaneh Tokef” have carried a terrible immediacy.
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What happened
Every Rosh Hashanah, Jews stand before the uncertainty of another year, asking: “Who shall live and who shall die?” For the past two Rosh Hashanahs, those ancient words of the “Unetaneh Tokef” have carried a terrible immediacy.
Why it matters
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Common ground
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Perspective signals
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Follow-up questions
- What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Rosh Hashanah 2026: After October 7, Jewish unity and connection must endure?
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